CIS 14

How does the "next Internet" play a role in teleportation? a. It uses linked virtual spaces to teleport within them b. It uses linked physical spaces to teleport within them c. It uses isolated virtual spaces to teleport between them. d. It uses isolated physical spaces to teleport between them

a. It uses linked virtual spaces to teleport within them

A travel agency has accepted a computer science intern for the summer. The intern assumed they would be working on the company's website, but the agency is asking the intern to do something to increase engagement with the customers and entice them to travel. How does metaverse technology support this? a. It can give customers a short VR experience of a destination to entice them to travel there b. It can reach marketers of travel destinations c. It can filter what they would look like at a featured destination d. It would market to employers to remind employees to take vacations

a. It can give customers a short VR experience of a destination to entice them to travel there

Augmented reality users are immersed in the virtual world while interacting with objects. a. True b. False

b. False

In an exocentric virtual reality (VR) environment, users can interact with objects. a. True b. False

b. False

Pull technology is adequate for marketing most products and services because people request marketing information frequently. a. True b. False

b. False

Rural areas without high-speed Internet can fully use the metaverse technologies. a. True b. False

b. False

___________ computing involves combining the processing powers of various computers. a. Utility b. Grid c. Global d. Desktop

b. Grid

A new CAD software allows architects to build a design in which the client can immerse themselves to see how a building will look once complete. How can this VR technology be beneficial for areas susceptible to hurricanes? a. It can help predict where future hurricanes will take place b. It can safely test weather elements c. It can create a hurricane-proof structure d. It can establish a protocol on how to respond to hurricanes

b. It can safely test weather elements

A technology company with a DOD contract is researching use cases of nanotechnology. What is an advantage of nanotechnology that supports the resources needed for research? a. Nanotechnology currently has limited applications, but the company wants to expand those options. b. Nanotechnology can be used for medical applications like wound dressing. c. Nanotechnology is becoming cheaper and easier to use. d. Other countries are adopting nanotechnology in their health practices.

b. Nanotechnology can be used for medical applications like wound dressing.

In 2021, NASA launched the James Webb Telescope, which can collect more data about our galaxy than before. What role could quantum computing have in this endeavor? a. Quantum computing can transmit images faster to NASA servers. b. Quantum computing can analyze vast amounts of data and variables to derive new information about the universe. c. Quantum computing can distribute images on social media platforms faster. d. Quantum computing can establish if there is life on other planets or solar systems.

b. Quantum computing can analyze vast amounts of data and variables to derive new information about the universe.

Why would the DoD want to know what aviation manufacturers are utilizing quantum computing? a. Quantum computing is only legal to use for specific industries. b. Quantum computing can be used to make dramatic changes to air travel which could impact the safety of citizens. c. Quantum computing can be hazardous to the environment and violate EPA laws. d. Quantum computing is only approved for governmental use.

b. Quantum computing can be used to make dramatic changes to air travel which could impact the safety of citizens.

The military has recently approved a new helicopter that can better handle evasive maneuvers when necessary. How can the manufacturing company help the military train their pilots without the expense and dangers of training, using the actual helicopters? a. The company could create a VR experience that only uses their brand of goggles. b. The company could create a VR experience that uses HMD and data gloves to help create an immersive experience. c. The company could provide a trainer to go with the pilots as they learn. d. The company could sell the prototype to the military and have pilots practice in them first.

b. The company could create a VR experience that uses HMD and data gloves to help create an immersive experience.

A traditional banking company is considering using blockchain technology to process mortgage applications. What is a disadvantage that they should consider? a. Higher regulatory requirements b. Uncertain regulatory environments c. Higher costs per transaction d. Uncertain availability of applicant's data

b. Uncertain regulatory environments

A healthcare SaaS company has started using quantum computing to help physicians develop a more accurate diagnosis. What steps should the CISO take to enforce security measures to meet compliance standards? a. Trust in the powerful encryption technology available with quantum computing. b. Use the encryption technology available with quantum computing and deploy additional security measures to protect the data. c. Use traditional security measures like MFA to limit access to authorized users. d. Enforce biometrics as the only way to authenticate a user to access the information.

b. Use the encryption technology available with quantum computing and deploy additional security measures to protect the data.

A _______ is the basic unit of quantum information and simultaneously represents numerous possible combinations of 1 and 0. a. qubit b. bit c. byte d. qubyte

b. bit

A law enforcement training software has come to market to help simulate a domestic violence call. The training needs to include loud noise and other noise stress points. How is the noise training element included in the VR simulation? a. data glove b. head-mounted display that includes stereo c. virtual retinal collection that includes stereo d. smart card

b. head-mounted display that includes stereo

Quantum computing may pose a security threat because ____. a. quantum computers are too new b. quantum-proof encryption is not yet developed and deployed on a mass scale c. quantum-proof security is not feasible d. encryption on a mass scale will soon be outdated

b. quantum-proof encryption is not yet developed and deployed on a mass scale

An organization is considering using grid computing to build quantum computing applications. Why is grid computing not an ideal choice? a. A single node could not support the memory needs of a quantum computing application. b. A single grid could not support the memory needs for a quantum computing application. c. Provisioning the memory demands in grid computing would be expensive. d. Provisioning the node layout in grid computing is complicated.

a. A single node could not support the memory needs of a quantum computing application.

An organization's compliance requires files remain available for 50 years before they can be destroyed. For the past five years, files have been archived on-premises, but storage capacity is now at 80%. How can cloud computing applications help meet compliance as capacity is reached onsite? a. Backup and recovery features provide storage options in the cloud. b. Worldwide communication provides storage options in the cloud. c. Chatbots provide storage options in the cloud. d. Business systems can provide storage options in the cloud.

a. Backup and recovery features provide storage options in the cloud.

An organization is planning on migrating to the cloud. An important requirement is their granular control over all applications, updates, and configurations. How does cloud computing support this? a. Cloud computing can provide IaaS options. b. Cloud computing can provide SaaS options. c. Cloud computing can provide PaaS options. d. Cloud computing can provide RaaS options.

a. Cloud computing can provide IaaS options.

How can adopting the Metaverse reduce the effects of emissions from traveling? a. It can create a 3D digital world that can be used to take the place of in-person conferences. b. It can create an AR experience to reduce the number of in-person meetings. c. It can make conferences obsolete. d. It can be used for mass transit in urban and rural areas.

a. It can create a 3D digital world that can be used to take the place of in-person conferences.

How does the use of nanotechnology help so many different types of organizations? a. Nanotechnology is independent of any specific industry or use case. It is built on techniques using minuscule composition and structure of materials. b. Nanotechnology is specific for cloud computing models, which is versatile for multiple industries. c. Nanotechnology is specific for computer networking models, which is versatile for large industries d. Nanotechnology is specific for cloud computing models, which are versatile for small to midsize industries.

a. Nanotechnology is independent of any specific industry or use case. It is built on techniques using minuscule composition and structure of materials.

A new organization has decided to outsource some data mining tasks using an ASP. What potential security concern could the CIO present? a. Privacy concerns because the data would be on the ASP servers. b. Consistent accessibility to the data for needed applications. c. Throughput limits when accessing the data results. d. Accuracy of the data returned after mining.

a. Privacy concerns because the data would be on the ASP servers.

A small e-commerce business is looking to upgrade its computer equipment. They want this upgrade to last for at least ten years. Why would quantum computing not be an appropriate solution? a. Quantum computing is for specific high-calculations and is not needed for a small eCommerce shop. b. Quantum computing is for large eCommerce organizations. c. Quantum computing is stateful and cannot update inventory databases. d. Quantum computing is stateless and will not process sales.

a. Quantum computing is for specific high-calculations and is not needed for a small eCommerce shop.

Blockchain has become one of the most secure technologies for transactions. What feature supports this security? a. The inability to alter transactions after they are recorded. b. The ability to alter transactions after they are recorded. c. The inability to track transactions. d. The ability to track transactions.

a. The inability to alter transactions after they are recorded.

How does grid computing help a business improve the reliability of computing services? a. The node model ensures that if one device fails, another can replace it. b. The cloud model ensures that if one cloud service provider fails, another will replace it. c. The network model ensures that if one network fails, another will replace it. d. The ISP model ensures that if one service provider fails, another will replace it.

a. The node model ensures that if one device fails, another can replace it.

Blockchain as a service (BaaS) is a third-party, cloud-based infrastructure organizations can use to develop their blockchain and smart contract applications. a. True b. False

a. True

Nanotechnology can be used to make computers faster, but the costs prevent it from being widely adopted. a. True b. False

a. True

Nanotechnology may eventually replace current microprocessors. a. True b. False

a. True

One of the disadvantages of blockchain is the lack of a regulatory environment. a. True b. False

a. True

Push technology can be effective for business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) marketing. a. True b. False

a. True

The term metaverse means different things to different people a. True b. False

a. True

A demolition company has been hired to tear down a high-rise building in the middle of an urban area. How can they decide the safest way to tear down the building without damaging buildings or hurting any community members? a. Use VR technology to practice placement of explosive devices and other variables to decide how to best approach the job. b. Use AR technology to practice placement of explosive devices and other variables to decide how to best approach the job. c. Use NLP to practice placement of explosive devices and other variables to decide how to best approach the job. d. Use G4 analytics to practice placement of explosive devices and other variables to decide how to best approach the job.

a. Use VR technology to practice placement of explosive devices and other variables to decide how to best approach the job.

Cryptocurrency is ________ money created from computer codes. a. digital b. paper c. bit d. encrypted

a. digital

In virtual reality (VR), _____ refers to allowing users to move freely by combining interactive environments with cameras, monitors, and other devices. a. full-body immersion b. simulation c. abstraction d. networked communication

a. full-body immersion

In blockchain environments, transactions can be processed _______. a. independently b. dependently c. concurrently d. in silos

a. independently

In a virtual reality (VR) environment, enabling users to act on objects, such as using a data glove to pick up and move objects, is known as _____. a. interaction b. simulation c. telepresence d. immersion

a. interaction

Quantum computing uses quantum mechanics to generate and manipulate quantum bits, or _________. a. qubits b. bits c. bytes d. qubytes

a. qubits

How does blockchain technology prevent transactions from being altered? a. By hyperlinking transactions together b. By linking the blocks of transactions together to create a chain c. By creating new hyperlinks for every transaction. d. By using HTTPS to process applications.

b. By linking the blocks of transactions together to create a chain

A blockchain is a decentralized and distributed network that is used to record transactions across connected devices as blocks of data that can be altered after being recorded a. True b. False

b. False

An organization has increased the amount of data it collects on its customers. How can cloud computing applications help provide information based on this data? a. Backup and recovery features provide an environment for analytical queries to produce information from data. b. Worldwide communication provides an environment for analytical queries to produce information from data. c. Big data analytics provide an environment for analytical queries to produce information from data. d. Business systems can provide an environment for analytical queries to produce information from data.

c. Big data analytics provide an environment for analytical queries to produce information from data.

What is true of push technology? a. It cannot provide customized information automatically. b. It cannot update Web content in real-time. c. It streamlines the process of users getting software updates. d. It requires users to state their needs before providing information.

c. It streamlines the process of users getting software updates.

_____ uses computer-generated, three-dimensional images to create the illusion of interaction in a real-world environment. a. Nanotechnology b. Cloud computing c. Virtual reality d. Grid computing

c. Virtual reality

In virtual reality (VR) technology, _____ refers to giving users the sense that they are in another location, even one geographically far away, and can manipulate objects as though they are in that location. a. immersion b. inherence c. telepresence d. interaction

c. telepresence

GuardIN is an IT security firm. It deals with highly secure data for various software and e-commerce agreements, trademark, and patent licenses. GuardIN needs a cloud computing option that would allow it to purchase and maintain the software and infrastructure itself. The cloud also needs to be designed in such a way that all users of the organization can access it without any lag. Which cloud computing option would be most suitable for GuardIN? a. A public cloud b. A community cloud c. A hybrid cloud d. A private cloud

d. A private cloud

A digital finance company has started using cryptocurrency. What is used to protect the value and ownership of this currency? a. Blockchain technology only uses private keys to confirm secure ownership. b. Blockchain technology allows the owner to own the private key, with the banking institutions holding the public key. c. Blockchain technology uses SSL technology, and the owner owns the private key, with the federal reserve holding the public key. d. Blockchain technology uses Internet protocols with private and public access keys.

d. Blockchain technology uses Internet protocols with private and public access keys.

How is cloud computing changing how small and large organizations can compete? a. Cloud computing resources provide more options for small organizations to help them have a competitive advantage over more prominent organizations. b. Cloud computing resources provide more options for large organizations to help them have a competitive advantage over smaller organizations. c. Cloud computing resources provide free options for small organizations to help them have a competitive advantage over more prominent organizations. d. Cloud computing reduces CapEx, allowing small organizations to build applications that compete with larger organizations.

d. Cloud computing reduces CapEx, allowing small organizations to build applications that compete with larger organizations.

An employer offers payment via cryptocurrency instead of direct deposit through your financial institution. What potential reason would you decide not to do this and keep using direct deposit instead? a. Cryptocurrency can be counterfeited. b. Cryptocurrency can take up to 72 hours to be received. c. Cryptocurrency can only be accessed through specific ATMs not located in all areas. d. Cryptocurrency is not exchangeable with fiat currency (i.e., US dollar).

d. Cryptocurrency is not exchangeable with fiat currency (i.e., US dollar).

Due to its high security, the data _____________ is better in a blockchain environment, and transactions are processed faster at a lower cost. a. quality b. quantity c. information d. encryption

d. encryption